This month we will talk about different people who work in our community. We will discuss how they contribute to our community as well as how what they do relates to us. We will also continue to inquire about how and why our responsibilities may change.

You are encouraged to discuss responsibilities at home with your child. You may talk about why an older or younger sibling may have different responsibilities and why they may change.

New year, new start! Please encourage your child to listen attentively during lessons, engage and demonstrate what they have learned by participating actively. Please encourage your child to be the best version of themselves and be respectful of the class rules, their environment, their peers and teachers.

A letter was sent home today to ask if you would be interested in speaking to the Gr1 classes about the work you do. This includes a stay at home Mom as they have many responsibilities. Students need to understand the role and responsibilities that everyone has. A recommended list of topics that would compliment our program is included.

Thank You for your support!Mme Gauthier

December 2, 2018This month we will wrap up our theme on the house. Students have coloured a house which they have described in writing. This week, they will be assessed on how well they can describe their house orally.

We will also learn some Christmas thematic vocabulary and continue to practise using describing words (beauty, size, colour).

It is important that the reader be returned to school on Thursdays as we use the reader on a daily basis. The reader should be returned to the mailbag after your child has completed his/her homework.

Students continue to show progress. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk', 'climb the stairs'. They need to look, listen and try to remember.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

​November 1, 2018

This month we will continue to work on developing our recount skills (Ex: How to make a pile of leaves using 'D'abord, Ensuite, Après, Finalement). Please help your child practise their recount skills by talking about the steps needed for morning routines or while getting dressed. This will help your child understand the concept.

We will also identify different parts of a house outdoors and indoors as well as a few items found in each room of the house. We will describe a house using as many describing words (colour, size) as we can.

We will also continue to discuss roles and responsibilities and discuss reasons why they may change.

It is important that the reader be returned to school on Thursdays as we use the reader on a daily basis. The reader should be returned to the mailbag after your child has completed their homework.

Students continue to show progress. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk', 'climb the stairs' and be respectful of others.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

October 1, 2018

This month we will work on defining roles and responsibilities of people around us (ourselves, parents, teachers, siblings). We will discuss how these roles may change and what may cause them to change. Please discuss with your child roles and responsibilities you had growing up and in the present.

We will also learn about Fall. Students will describe how they make a pile of leaves, using describing words.

Today your child is bringing home a French folder with the work that was completed in class. Please look through the work with your child. Please sign the 'In French, I can ...' stapled to the work sheets on the right of the folder and return every thing to school tomorrow (folder with stapled sheets and notebook).

Students have shown a lot of progress since the beginning of the school year. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk' and 'climb the stairs'.

Mme Gauthier

September 4, 2018

Dear Parents,

This year I will be teaching Mrs mcColgan’s Gr2 class first block, Mrs Stewart-Smith’s Gr1/2 class second block, Mrs Vanzeeland-Power’s Gr1 class third block and Mrs Gorman’s Gr1 class last block. I am looking forward to working with you in a partnership to help your child achieve his/her full potential.

The main objectives of the French program in Gr1 are to:

Expand student’s existing French vocabulary

Provide students with experiences to develop and improve their oral and listening skills in order to communicate their ideas to the best of their ability

Provide students with the basic skills and strategies to read and comprehend grade appropriate texts and demonstrate understanding

Give students ample opportunity to familiarize themselves with the written language, following appropriate models.

The Gr1 Social studies program is divided into 2 strands: ‘Heritage and Citizenship, Relationships, Rules and Responsibilities’ and ‘The Local Community, Canada and World Connections.’ Students will learn about their community: who works in the community, where they work and what they do as well as discuss their roles and responsibilities shared in a local community, at school and at home. They will create a simple timeline and identify special people and events in their life. They will also work on developing their map and globe skills.

The Gr1 program is enhanced through songs, games, learning activities, skits, partner work and group work. Please find attached a list of the themes that will be covered this year.

We are partners in your child’s learning journey. Communication is key. Thank You for your cooperation!

Mme Gauthier

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In addition to the letter outlining the Gr1 program, I would like to provide you with the following information regarding oral, reading, written work, activities and the expectations.

Reading: Your child’s reader already contains all the word wall words that we will cover this year and short texts. When your child reads for you, please write what your child has read and put your initials in the next column. This reading sheet will be checked periodically so that I can see if homework is being done. It is very important that your child read daily in order to develop, maintain or further improve his/her oral and reading comprehension skills.

Homework: The reader will be sent home every Wednesday so that your child can practise his/her reading. The homework will be written in the agenda (or communication book) every Wednesday and will also be posted on the website in more details. The homework will be explained and discussed with the students to ensure understanding. It is your child’s responsibility to explain the homework to you.

Written Work: Written work and or Social studies duo-tang will go home at the beginning of each month to be signed. This will enable you to familiarize yourself with the program and see how your child is doing.

Expectations: It is our goal to help your child meet his/her full potential. In order to achieve this goal we have to work as a team. It is a partnership. Students must take ownership and responsibility for their learning. In order to ensure steady progress in learning French, students are expected to: listen and follow the given instructions, focus their attention during lessons, use active listening strategies to understand and to interact, engage in daily activities (songs, games, repeating, answering questions …) as well as use their time wisely.

Website: I have set up a website which includes the Gr1 newsletters, homework, songs and links to French websites. http://lesclassesdemmegauthier.weebly.comThiswebsite is my main communication tool to keep you informed. Please visit this website each Wednesday for homework details.

I trust that this will give you an idea of what your child will be doing this year. I look forward to meeting your on Program Night. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or write a note in the agenda addressed to Mme Gauthier.

Thank You again for your cooperation! I look forward to working with you this year.

***** Please sign the bottom portion of the paper copy you received yesterday and return it to school.

June 22, 2018Dear Parents,

The end of the year is here. It is amazing how quickly the school year flew by. The students have worked very hard and learned so much. It has truly been a pleasure knowing and teaching your child.

I wanted to provide you with a simple list of activities that your child could do to continue to practise and strengthen their French skills.

Gr1: Review the vocabulary with the illustrated word lists.

Seek opportunities to use the French they know. (friends, relatives) + work towards spontaneous conversation

Watch French television.

Work on the websites provided.

Review the Gr1 word wall words and stories or read books.

Talk about what they have read (retell).

Download French apps.

​Play French games listed on the back.

Listening to and singing French songs.

Again, these are only suggestions that would help your child over the summer and not homework! I hope you all have a wonderful, enjoyable and safe summer!

Sincerely,Mme Gauthier

Fun Games: Your child can explain the games to you.

1. Buzz2. Duel with question words3. Duel with alphabet4. Make a sentence with a word then try to add a describing word and keep adding more details.5. Hang letters (Hang Man)6. Bridge7. Find a word with the letters of the alphabetSongs that we have learned:

This month we will learn about means of transportation. We will learn how to say where we go and how we get there.

We will continue to review the word wall words that we have learned this year. We will also continue to work on understanding and answering questions with the following question words - qui, ou (with the accent), comment, est-ce que.

We will focus on applying and using the french vocabulary and structures we have learned this year.

Please remind your child to put forth his/her best effort, to listen attentively to instructions and their teachers.

If you have read this short letter, please draw a happy face in the agenda and put your initials beside it.

​Merci!

May 1, 2018

The students and I are looking forward to singing for you the songs we have learned this year. The concerts are on Tuesday May 8.

Mrs Stewart-Smyth at 1:10 in room 110

Mrs Shea at 3:10 in room 108

Your child's social studies work has been sent home. Since we have been preparing for the concert, the folder contains only 2 things. Please sign the last page of the orange duo-tang and the classroom map.

Students have now completed a time line about special events in their life. These timelines will be on display on the wall outside the Gr1 class near the primary exit. Students are asked to bring a small photo to put on their timeline. The picture should be no bigger than 3'' by 3''. Please send in the picture as soon as possible.

This month we will be learning about Spring. Students will write sentences to describe a butterfly or the cycle of a butterfly. Students will have to use the thematic vocabulary to formulate quality sentences.

We will review the word wall words starting in September. Greater emphasis will be placed on listening skills (listening to understand and listening to communicate) as well as expressing themselves in complete sentences.

Social Studies: Please discuss and help your child identify the services for which the government is responsible. (ex: postal service)

An ''I can ...'' showing how your child is doing will be sent home with my English counterparts shortly. This should give you a good idea how your child is doing. Please discuss this evaluation your child and help your child set up a goal or goals to improve. Encourage your child to drink the milk and put forth their best effort.

If you have read this newsletter, please draw a sun in your child's agenda and write your initials.

Mme Gauthier

April 2, 2018

During the month of March, we have been working on learning some farm animals, describing them and saying what they give us (milk, meat, eggs). The emphasis was on oral skills. This month we will also learn some zoo animals and work on using our describing words to describe them.

The last word wall words for the year are the March word wall words. Continuing on, a greater emphasis will be on reading short texts with these word wall words. It would be very beneficial to review the word wall words and the stories starting back in September.

We have learned many songs since the beginning of the school year. The Gr1s and I would like to sing these songs for you in the form of a small concert. This would take place during Education Week. The students are really looking forward to it. Once a date and time has been set, I will let you know.

Also, students will be working on completing a time line about special events in their life. By the end of this week, a sheet will be sent home asking you to pick 5 different events over the course of their young life. Therefore, the 5 events should be spread over 5 or 6 years and not all at the age of 2 for example.

​Mme Gauthier

March 5, 2018

During the month of March and beginning of April, we will work on learning some farm animals, describing them and saying what they give us (milk, meat, eggs). Students will be expected to describe a farm animal orally and in the written form. We will also learn some zoo animals and work on using our describing words to describe them.

The last word wall words for the year are the March word wall words. Continuing on, a greater emphasis will be on reading short texts with these word wall words. It would be very beneficial to review the word wall words and the stories starting back in September.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following parents who came to talk to the Gr1 classes about their occupation:M. Rae, Mrs Helman, Mrs Vargas, Mrs Moric, Mrs Lawrence, M. Malecek, Mrs Jones, Mrs Lalonde and M. Bissett.

The presentations were great, informative and very interesting. The students and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about such a great variety of occupations. Again, Thank You!

This month our topic will be about Winter. Students will learn about the clothing we wear and the activities we play. Students will be asked to describe the steps to follow to make a snowman. You can encourage your child to name the clothes he or she is putting on as they get dressed to go outside using the structure 'Je mets ...' (ex.:; Je mets un beau manteau bleu.) and to describe what they are wearing using the structure 'Je porte ... (ex.: Je porte un beau manteau rouge.)

Reminder: When the reader goes home on Wednesday, it must be returned to school the following day. If you wish for the reader to go home on a different day, that is not a problem. The reader can go home any day as long as it is returned the following day. Students use their reader every day.

*****In order to learn French, students need to listen attentively and engage actively during lessons. Students need to use active listening strategies to understand (eye contact with speaker, looking at visual aids) as well as use active listening strategies to interact (repeating words with the actions, songs, volunteering answers using the vocabulary and structures presented). Please discuss these expectations with your child.

If you have read this newsletter, please draw a snowman in your child's agenda.

Thank You for your support! It is much appreciated.Mme Gauthier

January 8, 2018

Happy New Year! Bonne et heureuse année!

This month we will talk about different people who work in our community. We will discuss how they contribute to our community as well as how what they do relates to us. We will also continue to inquire about how and why our responsibilities may change.

You are encouraged to discuss responsibilities at home with your child. You may talk about why an older or younger sibling may have different responsibilities and why they may change.

New year, new start! Please encourage your child to listen attentively during lessons, engage and demonstrate what they have learned by participating. Please encourage your child to be the best version of themselves and be respectful of the class rules, their environment, their peers and teachers.

A letter was sent home today to ask if you would be interested in speaking to the Gr1 classes about the work you do. This includes a stay at home Mom as they have many responsibilities. Students need to understand the role and responsibilities that everyone has. A recommended list of topics that would compliment our program is included.

Thank You for your support!Mme Gauthier

December 5, 2017

This month we will complete our theme on the house. Students have coloured a house which they will describe orally and in writing, using describing words.

We also learn some thematic vocabulary about Christmas and continue to practise using describing words (size, colour, appearance).

It is important that the reader be returned to school on Thursdays as we use the reader on a daily basis. The reader should be returned to the mailbag after your child has completed their homework.

Students continue to show progress. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk', 'climb the stairs'. They need to look, listen and try to remember. They are also reminded to be respectful of their belongings, school supplies, their work, their peers and their teachers.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

November 6, 2017

This month we will continue to work on developing our recounting skills (Ex: How to make a pile of leaves using 'D'abord, Ensuite, Après, Finalement). Please help your child practise their recounting skills by talking about the steps needed for morning routines or while getting dressed. This will help your child understand the concept.

We will also identify the different parts of a house outdoors and indoors as well as a few items found in each room of the house. We will describe a house using as many describing words (colour, size) as we can.We will also continue to discuss roles and responsibilities and discuss reasons why they may change.

It is important that the reader be returned to school on Thursdays as we use the reader on a daily basis. The reader should be returned to the mailbag after your child has completed their homework.

Students continue to show progress. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk', 'climb the stairs' and be respectful of others.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

October 1, 2017

This month we will continue to work on defining roles and responsibilities of people around us (ourselves, parents, teachers, siblings). We will discuss how these roles may change and what may cause them to change. Please discuss with your child roles and responsibilities you had growing up and your role and responsibilities now.

We will also learn about Fall. Students will describe how they make a pile of leaves, using describing words (colour words, size).

This Wednesday or Thursday your child will bring home a French folder with the work that was completed in class. Please look through the work with your child. Please sign the stapled sheets on the right of the folder and return them to school on Thursday in the folder.

Students have shown a lot of progress since the beginning of the school year. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk' and 'climb the stairs'.

Merci!

June 26, 2017

Dear Parents,

The end of the year is here. It is amazing how quickly the school year flew by. The students have worked very hard and learned so much. It has truly been a pleasure knowing and teaching your child.

I wanted to provide you with a simple list of activities that your child could do to continue to practise and strengthen their French skills.

Gr1: Review the vocabulary with the illustrated word lists.

Seek opportunities to use the French they know. (friends, relatives) + work towards spontaneous conversation

Watch French television.

Work on the websites provided.

Review the Gr1 word wall words and stories or read books.

Talk about what they have read (retell).

For Gr2, review the question words (must understand the question words and be able to ask and respond to these questions).

Download French apts.

For future Gr3s, a visit at a Pioneer Village would be fun!

Play French games listed on the back.

Listening to and singing French songs.

Again, these are only suggestions that would help your child over the summer and not homework! I hope you all have a wonderful, enjoyable and safe summer!

Sincerely,Mme Gauthier

Fun Games: Your child can explain the games to you.

1. Buzz2. Duel with question words3. Duel with alphabet4. Make a sentence with a word then try to add a describing word and keep adding more details.5. Hang letters (Hang Man)6. Bridge7. Find a word with the letters of the alphabet

The students and I look forward to singing for you the songs we have learned this year. The concerts are on Thursday May 4.: Mrs Shea at 9:30 in room 108 Mrs Stewart-Smyth at 11:20 in room 110 Mrs Landy at 1:10 in room 111

If you are the parents of twins, you can choose one presentation and I will make sure that both are present for that presentation.

We are now ready to complete a time line about special events in your child's life. Please fill out the sheet in your child's agenda. You will need to pick 5 different events over the course of their young life. Therefore, the 5 events should be spread over 5 or 6 years and not all at the age of 2 for example.

We will work on writing a describing text on a farm animal or a butterfly (student's choice). We will review the word wall words starting in September. Greater emphasis will be placed on listening skills (listening to understand and listening to communicate) as well as expressing themselves in complete sentences.

Please remind your child that they have to drink the milk and put forth their best effort.

Mme Gauthier

April 3, 2017

During the month of March and beginning of April, we have been working on learning some farm animals, describing them and saying what they give us (milk, meat, eggs). The emphasis has been on the oral. We will also learn some zoo animals and work on using our describing words to describe them.

The last word wall words for the year are the March word wall words. Continuing on, a greater emphasis will be on reading short texts with these word wall words. It would be very beneficial to review the word wall words and the stories starting back in September.

We have learned many songs since the beginning of the school year. The Gr1s and I would like to sing these songs for you in the form of a small concert. This would take place during Education Week. The students are really looking forward to it. Once a date and time has been set, I will let you know.

Also, students will be working on completing a time line about special events in their life. By the end of this week, a sheet will be sent home asking you to pick 5 different events over the course of their young life. Therefore, the 5 events should be spread over 5 or 6 years and not all at the age of 2 for example.

​Mme Gauthier

March 5, 2017

It is good to be back!

This month will complete our theme about Winter. Students will learn about the clothing we wear and the activities we play. Students will be asked to describe the steps to follow to make a snowman. You can encourage your child to name the clothes he or she is putting on as they get dressed to go outside using the structure 'Je mets ...' (ex; Je mets un beau manteau bleu.).

I will be assessing their ability to read the January and February word wall words before we work on the March word wall words.

Reminder: When the reader goes home on Wednesday, it must be returned to school the following day. If you wish for the reader to go home on a different day, that is not a problem. The reader can go home any day as long as it is returned the following day as students use their reader every day.

Thank You for your support! It is much appreciated.Mme Gauthier

​ January 9, 2017

Happy New Year! Bonne et heureuse année!

A big THANK YOU to Mrs Armour, Mrs Schacker, M. Buccino, Mrs Parent and Mrs Watzenboeck who came in to talk about their work to the Gr1 classes. The children and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about different occupations. Also a big THANK YOU to Mr. and Mrs Hozjan who are coming in this Friday to talk about their work.

This month we will talk about different people who work in our community. We will discuss how they contribute to our community as well as how what they do relates to us. We will also continue to enquire about how and why our responsibilities may change.

You are encouraged to discuss responsabilities at home with your child. You may talk about why an older or younger sibbling may have different responsabilities and why they may change.

I would also like to inform you that I will be away starting January 12 to February 9 as I am having knee surgery. The routines and expectations will continue as usual.

Thank You for your support!Mme Gauthier

November 14, 2016

Last month we worked hard on recounting how we make a pile of leaves using 'D'abord, Ensuite, Après, Finalement. Please help your child practise their recounting skills by talking about the steps needed for morning routines or while getting dressed. This will help your child understand the concept.

This month we will identify the different parts of a house outdoors and indoors as well as a few items found in each room of the house. We will describe a house using as many describing words (colour, size) as we can.We will also continue to discuss roles and responsibilities and discuss reasons why they may change.

It is important that the reader be returned to school on Thursdays as we use the reader on a daily basis. The reader should be returned to the mailbag after your child has completed their homework.

Students continue to show progress. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk', 'climb the stairs' and be respectful of others.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

October 3, 2016

This month we will continue to work on defining roles and responsibilities of people around us (ourselves, parents, teachers, siblings). We will discuss how these roles may change and what may cause them to change. Please discuss with your child roles and responsibilities you had growing up and now.

We will also learn about Fall. Students will describe how they make a pile of leaves, using describing words.

Today your child is bringing home a French folder with the work that was completed in class. Please look through the work with your child. Please sign the stapled sheets on the right of the folder and return them to school tomorrow in the folder.

Students have shown a lot of progress since the beginning of the school year. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk' and 'climb the stairs'.

Merci!

April 4, 2016

During the month of March and beginning of April, we have been working on learning some farm animals, describing them and saying what they give us (milk, meat, eggs). The emphasis has been on the oral. We will also learn some zoo animals and work on using our describing words to describe them.

The last word wall words for the year are the March word wall words. Continuing on, a greater emphasis will be on reading short texts with these word wall words. It would be very beneficial to review the word wall words and the stories starting back in September.

We have learned many songs since the beginning of the school year. The Gr1s and I would like to sing these songs for you in the form of a small concert. This would take place during Education Week. The students are really looking forward to it. They had a lot of input as to what we would sing. Once a date and time has been set, I will let you know.

Also, students will be working on completing a time line about special events in their life. By the end of this week, a sheet will be sent home asking you to pick 5 different events over the course of their young life. Therefore, the 5 events should be spread over 5 or 6 years and not all at the age of 2 for example.

​Mme Gauthier

February 1, 2016

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following parents who came to talk to the Gr1 classes about their occupation:M. Muldoon, M. Marghetis, M. Dawson, M. Potter, Mrs Clarke, M. Hardiman, Mrs Vargas, M. de Leon and M. Thelen.

The presentations were great, informative and very interesting. The students and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about such a great variety of occupations. Again, Thank You!

This month our topic will be about Winter. Students will learn about the clothing we wear and the activities we play. Students will be asked to describe the steps to follow to make a snowman. You can encourage your child to name the clothes he or she is putting on as they get dressed to go outside using the structure 'Je mets ...' (ex; Je mets un beau manteau bleu.).

Reminder: When the reader goes home on Wednesday, it must be returned to school the following day. If you wish for the reader to go home on a different day, that is not a problem. The reader can go home any day as long as it is returned the following day. This will enable me to put new sheets in the reader as well as assess your child's reading using their reader. Also, students use their reader every day.

Thank You for your support! It is much appreciated.Mme Gauthier

January 4, 2016

Happy New Year! Bonne et heureuse année!

This month we will talk about different people who work in our community. We will discuss how they contribute to our community as well as how what they do relates to us. We will also continue to enquire about how and why our responsibilities may change.

You are encouraged to discuss responsabilities at home with your child. You may talk about why an older or younger sibbling may have different responsabilities and why they may change.

A letter was sent home today to ask if you would be interested in speaking to the Gr1 classes about the work you do. This includes a stay at home Mom as they have many responsibilities. Students need to understand the role and responsibilities that everyone has. A recommended list of topics that would compliment our program is included.

If you are interested in speaking to the Gr1 classes, please return the sheet no later than January 8 as I need to organize the time for the presentations.

Thank You for your support!Mme Gauthier

December 7, 2015

This month we will touch on Christmas, review the prepositions (sur, sous, dans, devant, derrière, à côté de) and work on using describing words to improve the quality of our sentences. We are presently learning the song 'D'où viens-tu bergère?' for the Christmas concert.

The reader can go home more frequently if you would like as long as it is returned to school every day. Please sign your child's work on Wednesday when it is sent home and return it on Thursday in its folder.

​This is a reminder that when the reader goes home on Wednesdays, it must be returned to school the following day.

Students continue to show progress. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk' and 'climb the stairs'.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

November 2, 2015

Last month we worked hard on recounting how we make a pile of leaves using 'D'abord, Ensuite, Après, Finalement. Please help your child practise their recounting skills by talking about the steps needed for morning routines or while getting dressed. This will help your child understand the concept.

This month we will identify the different parts of a house outdoors and indoors as well as a few items found in each room of the house. We will describe a house using as many describing words (colour, size) as we can.We will also continue to discuss roles and responsibilities and discuss reasons why they may change.

The illustrated word lists and November word wall words will be added to their reader.

Today your child is bringing home a folder with the work that was completed in class. Please look through the work with your child. Invite your child to sing for you "Poumbebeu?" Please sign the stapled work and return the signed work in the folder tomorrow.

It is important that the reader be returned to school on Thursdays as we use the reader on a daily basis. The reader should be returned to the mailbag after your child has completed their homework.

Students continue to show progress. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk', 'climb the stairs' and be respectful of others.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

​

October 2015

This month we will continue to work on defining roles and responsabilities of people around us (ourselves, parents, teachers, siblings). We will discuss how these roles may change and what may cause them to change. Please discuss with your child roles and responsabilities you had growing up and now.

We will also learn about Fall and try to figure out why leaves change colour and fall. Students will describe how they make a pile of leaves, using describing words.

Today your child is bringing home a green folder with the work that was completed in class. Please look through the work with your child. Invite your child to sing for you "Poumbebeu?" Please sign the 2 stapled sheets on the right of the folder and return them to school tomorrow in the green folder.

Students have shown a lot of progress since the beginning of the school year. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk' and 'climb the stairs'.

Merci!

During the month of March and continuing this month, we have been working on learning about and describing farm and zoo animals. We have discussed what farm animals give us. Students are being assessed on their ability to formulate simple sentences to describe a farm animal and say what they give using as many describing words as they can. They will also be evaluated on describing a zoo animal.

Once we have completed this theme, we will begin to discuss the different signs of Spring (what we wear, what we play, changes in nature).

No more word wall words will be added to the reader. We will review the word wall words to date. We will focus on reading the thematic stories and simple story books. In doing so, we will identify word wall words, mots amis and familiar words. We will work on developing our comprehension skills.

The presentations were great, informative and very interesting. The students and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about such a great variety of occupations. Again, Thank You!

This month our topic will be about Winter. Students will learn about the clothing we wear and the activities we play. Students will be asked to describe the steps to follow to make a snowman. You can encourage your child to name the clothes he or she is putting on as they get dressed to go outside using the structure 'Je mets ...' (ex; Je mets un beau manteau bleu.).

Reminder: When the reader goes home on Wednesday, it must be returned to school the following day. If you wish for the reader to go home on a different day, that is not a problem. The reader can go home any day as long as it is returned the following day. This will enable me to put new sheets in the reader as well as assess your child's reading using their reader. Also, students use their reader every day.

Thank You for your support! It is much appreciated.Mme Gauthier

January

Happy New Year! Bonne et heureuse année!

This month we will continue to talk about different people who work in our community. We will discuss how they contribute to our community as well as how what they do relate to us. We will also continue to enquire about how and why our responsibilities may change.

You are encouraged to discuss responsabilities at home with your child. You may talk about why an older or younger sibbling may have different responsabilities and why they may change.

A letter was sent home today to ask if you would be interested in speaking to the Gr1 classes about the work you do. This includes a stay at home Mom as they have many responsibilities. Students need to understand the role and responsibilities that everyone has. A recommended list of topics that would compliment our program is included.

If you are interested in speaking to the Gr1 classes, please return the sheet no later than January 9 as I need to organize the time for the presentations.

Thank You for your support!Mme Gauthier

December

Students thoroughly enjoyed sharing the house that they coloured and reading the sentences that they wrote to their classmates. `The sharing was taped so the students will have a chance to watch themselves. They also enjoyed singing and playing the game 'J'ai un beau château.'

This month we will touch on Christmas, review the prepositions (sur, sous, dans, devant, derrière, à côté de) and work on using describing words to improve the quality of our sentences. We are presently learning the song 'D'où viens-tu bergère?' for the Christmas concert.

The reader can go home more frequently if you would like as long as it is returned to school every day.

Students continue to show progress. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk' and 'climb the stairs'.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

November

Last month we worked hard on recounting how we make a pile of leaves using 'D'abord, Ensuite, Apres, Finalement. Please help your child practise their recounting skills by talking about the steps needed for morning routines or while getting dressed. This will help your child understand the concept.

This month we will identify the different parts of a house outdoors and indoors as well as a few items found in each room of the house. We will describe a house using as many describing words (colour, size) as we can.We will also continue to discuss responsibilities as they relate to the home.The illustrated word lists and November word wall words will be added to their reader.

Today your child is bringing home a green folder with the work that was completed in class. Please look through the work with your child. Invite your child to sing for you "Poumbebeu?" Please sign the 2 stapled sheets on the right of the folder and return them to school tomorrow in the green folder.

Students continue to show progress. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk' and 'climb the stairs'.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

October

This month we will continue to work on defining roles and responsabilities of people around us (ourselves, parents, teachers, siblings). We will discuss how these roles may change and what may cause them to change. Please discuss with your child roles and responsabilities you had growing up and now.

We will also learn about Fall and try to figure out why leaves change colour and fall. Students will describe how they make a pile of leaves, using describing words.

Today your child is bringing home a green folder with the work that was completed in class. Please look through the work with your child. Invite your child to sing for you "Poumbebeu?" Please sign the 2 stapled sheets on the right of the folder and return them to school tomorrow in the green folder.

Students have shown a lot of progress since the beginning of the school year. They are climbing the stairs. Bravo! Keeping in mind that not all children learn at the same pace, when the recommended homework is written in the agenda, please feel free to work on the area that is at your child's level.

Please continue to encourage your child to 'Drink the milk' and 'climb the stairs'.

Merci!Mme Gauthier

Gr1 September NewsletterDear Parents,

This month we will learn the name of the objects in the classroom. We will review the colours and greetings (Bonjour! Au revoir ...). We will work on mastering the sound letters make as well as combining consonants and vowels (m + a = ma). To support these goals we will learn 3 songs: Abc, Je connais mes voyelles and Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans la salle de classe?. We will also investigate and discuss roles and responsabilities. We will look at how and why they may change as well as try to figure out how they affect us and help us be responsable members of society.For Gr1, homework will be on Wednesdays. A note will be written in the agenda. You can also visit this site to get a more detailed explanation of the homework.We are truly off to a great start. The students are really enjoying the songs. Please help your child "Drink the milk and climb the stairs" in other words to take ownership and responsiblity for their learning and to learn as much French as they can.

Mme Gauthier

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